VA PITTSBURGH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM CABLE TELEVISION AND INTERNET SERVICES STATEMENT OF WORK The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) consists of two main campuses located in the Pittsburgh, PA area: University Drive (UD) campus in Oakland and the H.J. Heinz (HZ) campus in O Hara Township. VAPHS also includes the Fisher House, which is located at the UD campus. VAPHS is seeking a three-year contract for Cable TV and Internet Services at these locations. Service Requirements: University Drive Medical Center, 30 University Dr. C, Pittsburgh, PA 15240 (Oakland section of the city) Basic/Standard Cable TV service - head end equipment is installed in designated equipment rooms. Total number of buildings is 9. Total number of cable drops is 350.* H.J. Heinz Medical Center, 1010 Delafield Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15215 (Aspinwall, O Hara Township) Digital Basic/Standard Cable TV service - head end equipment will be installed per COR instructions in designated equipment rooms. Total number of buildings is 15. Total number of cable drops is 315.* Fisher House, 30 University Dr. C, Pittsburgh, PA 15240 Digital Basic/Standard Cable TV service - HD Digital Converter, plus 11 HDTV satellite converters. Total number of cable TV drops is 12 Premium Internet, with one static IP address Above combination or equivalent bundled TV & Internet package. At the UD and HZ main campus locations the Contractor shall maintain all head end equipment. Equipment shall include all ancillary equipment necessary to supply a strong signal to all cable TV outlets. Any required installment work shall be performed in accordance with 01011 Medical Center Requirements (provided). The number and types of television channels will be comparable to what s commonly available in the local Pittsburgh, PA area based on a basic + standard (expanded) level of service. A list of channels commonly available at this level of service is included as an attachment to the SOW. Cable Boxes & remote control devices: At the UD and HZ main campus locations the Contractor must minimize the use of set top boxes and remotes to the maximum extent possible. The use of existing TV remotes is preferable and a cable box per outlet is not desirable. The Fisher House can utilize main HD set top boxes, satellite boxes and individual remotes. On-site response time: Contractor shall provide an onsite response time capability of four (4) hours to respond to cable/internet problems or outages. Immediate telephone response capability is also required for reporting problems or outages. Site Visit: If a site visit for prospective offerors is needed, it shall be scheduled and held at the University Drive Medical Center. Contact Jim MacAulay at
[email protected] for the exact starting location on the facility, directions to the facility, and for facility access. Allow 3-4 hours to tour all sites. Period of Performance: 7/01/21 thru 6/30/24 Security/Privacy: Contractor shall be required to comply with VAPHS physical security guidelines by either checking in with the VA Police each time they come on-site to perform contracted services or by obtaining a VA Contractor ID badge from the VA Police. Contractor shall not have access to any VA-sensitive information under this contract. Contractor shall be escorted by appropriate VA personnel at all times while performing work in sensitive areas. COR: The COR for this contract is Jim MacAulay, General Engineer, at 412-360-3214. VHA Directive 1192 requires all health care personnel (HCP) to participate in the seasonal influenza prevention program and outlines the key implementation steps. Health care personnel is defined in VHA Directive 1192 as all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers, and trainees who work in VHA locations. HCP covered by the policy are expected to receive annual influenza vaccination. Those HCP unable or unwilling to be vaccinated are required to wear a face mask throughout the influenza season. Masks are available at entrances throughout the medical center. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that all contract staff are compliant with the requirements outlined in VHA Directive 1192. The contractor shall maintain the following documentation: - Documentation of vaccination, e.g., signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination. - Completed Health Care Personnel Influenza Vaccination Form (Attachment B of VHA Directive 1192) if unwilling or unable to receive the vaccine. The contractor is required to submit annual certification to the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) that all contract staff performing services at VA facilities are in compliance with VHA Directive 1192. Standard Personnel Testing/Infection Control The Contractor shall provide proof of the following tests for their staff within five (5) calendar days after contract award and prior to the first duty shift to the COR and Contracting Officer. Tests shall be current within the past year. TUBERCULOSIS TESTING: Contractor shall provide proof of a negative reaction to PPD testing for all Contractor staff. A negative chest radiographic report for active tuberculosis shall be provided in cases of positive PPD results. The PPD test shall be repeated annually. RUBELLA TESTING: Contractor shall provide proof of immunization for all Contractors staff for measles, mumps, rubella or a rubella titer of 1.8 or greater. If the titer is less than 1.8, a rubella immunization shall be administered with follow-up documentation to the COR OSHA REGULATION CONCERNING OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS; Contractors shall provide generic self-study training for all Contractors staff; provide their own Hepatitis B vaccination series at no cost to the VA if they elect to receive it; maintain an exposure determination and control plan; maintain required records; and ensure the proper follow-up evaluation is provided following and exposure incident VA Pittsburgh shall notify the Contractor of any significant communicable disease exposures as appropriate. Contractors shall adhere to current CDC/HICPAC Guidelines for Infection Control in healthcare personnel (as published in American Journal for Infection Control- AJIC 1998; 26:289-354 September 26, 2017 VHA DIRECTIVE 1192 APPENDIX B HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL INFLUENZA VACCINATION FORM o I received the seasonal influenza vaccine this flu season (required documentation is attached.) o I decline to receive seasonal influenza vaccine at this time for the following reason: Select the single answer that best fits your reason: o I do not like needles. o I have a philosophical or religious reason for not receiving the vaccine. o I have an allergy to the vaccine or one of its components. o I am concerned about the side effects/safety of the vaccine. o I have never had the flu and don t think I will this season. o I have another reason. (Please explain) _________________________________________________________________________ I acknowledge that VHA policy requires health care personnel to receive the influenza vaccine every year. I understand that if I decline to receive the vaccine and/or to provide proof of vaccination by November 30 or within two weeks of beginning employment if after November 30, I must wear a face mask according to requirements and guidelines within the Directive 1192, Seasonal Influenza Prevention Program. I have read and fully understand the information on this form and have been given the opportunity to have my questions answered. Signature: ______________________________ Date: ___________ Name (print): _____________________________ Last 4 SS# _______ Contractor Name: ____________________